"Her courage inspired a nation."

2011

1h 47m

5.8(18 votes)

Drama

Overview

A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.

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Production Companies

Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

90 members

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Jennifer Hudson

Winnie Mandela

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Terrence Howard

Nelson Mandela

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Elias Koteas

Colonel de Vries

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Wendy Crewson

Mary Botha

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Angelique Pretorius

Marcia

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Karl Thaning

Ferry Policeman

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Conrad Kemp

Brandfort Policeman

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Garth Breytenbach

Roadblock Policeman

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David Dennis

Chairperson Truth & Reconciliation Commission

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Mary-Ann Barlow

TRC Reporter

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Aubrey Poo

Peter Magubane

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Unathi Kapela

Winnie (12 & 13)

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Fezeka Ndlazilwana

Nancy (8)

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Talitha Ndima

Nancy (10, 20, 28 & 30)

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Professor Mavuso

Columbus Madikizela

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Nomsa Xaba

Makhulu

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Bongi Mdongwe

Gertrude (as Bongi Mbongwe)

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Tom Fairfoot

BBC Reporter

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Jonathan Rands

Judge de Wet

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Jennifer Steyn

School Inspector

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Andre Van Der Merwe

School Inspector

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Shaeleen Tobin

Jan Hofmeyer Woman

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Sylvaine Strike

Jan Hofmeyer Woman

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Corrine Broomberg

Jan Hofmeyer White Lecturer (as Corinne Broomberg)

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Terri Ann Eckstein

Pam (as Terri-Ann Eckstein)

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Letisha Singh

Harriet

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Christine Le Brocq

John Orr's Sales Assistant

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David Clatworthy

John Orr's Manager

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Lawrence Joffe

Kliptown Police Captain 1954

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Hlomla Dandala

Oliver Tambo

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Carolyn Visser

Woman Delegate Lillieslief

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Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe

Black Delegate Lillieslief (as Siyabonga Shibe)

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Siphiwe Hlabangane

Black Delegate Lillieslief

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Adam Neill

White Delegate Lillieslief

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Johnathan Taylor

Prof Phillips

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Leleti Khumalo

Adelaide Tambo

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Yule Masiteng

Nelson's Boxing Trainer

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André Stolz

Prosecutor 1958 (as Andre Stolz)

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George Papadjakos

Defence Lawyer 1958

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Clive Scott

Judge FL Rumpff

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Justin Strydom

Chief Policeman

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Altus Theart

Policeman 1958

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Dewald Reyneke

Policeman 1958

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Norman Anstey

Bara Superintendent 1959

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Fikile Moeti

Nursing Sister 1959

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John Whiteley

Cecil Williams

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James van Helsdingen

American Reporter

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Martin Le Maitre

Police Sergeant 1965

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Francois Coertze

Ferry Policeman

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Michelle Botha

Body Search Warden 1965

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Neels Van Jaarsveld

Robben Island Visit Guard

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Nhlanhilo Milo

Zenani

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Zinhle Mabena

Zindzi

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Neo Mondewo

Zindzi (8)

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Louis Minnaar

Man in Suite (as Louis Minaar)

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David Dukas

Warrant Officer Winnie's Arrest 1969

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Pumla Ndlazi

Nelli Matabogi

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Anriette van Rooyen

Solitary Confinement Officer

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Ashley Taylor

Major Prinsloo

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Peter Butler

Indian Prisoner

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Mpho Sebeng

Student Leader Riots 1976

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Lindiwe Ndlovu

Hysterical Woman 1976 Riots

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Josh Kempen

Brandfort Banning Officer

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Antoinette Louw

Mrs. Hatingh

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Jakkie Groenewald

Pollsmor Prison Guard

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Jacques Gombault

Warrant Officer Gregory

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Conrad Kemp

Brandfort Policeman 1985

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Muzi Ngwenya

Mob Leader

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Abel Ndebele

Stompie

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Treasure Tshabalala

Nightclub Doorman

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Lieb Bester

Police Lieutenant

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Thabiso Masegela

Stompie's Young Friend

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Damon Berry

Rev Verryn

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Fezile Mpela

Cyril Ramaposa

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Deon Lotz

F.W. de Klerk

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David Butler

Judge Donovan

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Zibuse Zihle

Walter Sisulu

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Nambitha Mpumlwana

TRC Panel Member (as Nambitha Mpulwana)

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Sandy Mokwena

Black Bishop (as Sandy Mokoena)

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Muntu Ndebele

Man with Box

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Mutodi Neshehe

Jerry

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Thabiso Mtwetwa

MUFC Youth

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Thumelo Sibanda

MUFC Youth

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Bradley Bareki

MUFC Youth

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Vicky Kente

Stompie's Mother

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Nonkosi Frances Ndlazilwana

Stompie's Grandmother

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Byron Mondahl

Restaurant Manager

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Tessa Jubber

Air Hostess (uncredited)

Writing

Emile Leuvennink

Extra (uncredited)

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Albert Maritz

Dr. Chris Hattingh (uncredited)

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